Ministry of Interior: Brvenica by-election ended without incidents

The Ministry of Interior reported that the extraordinary local elections in the municipality of Brvenica concluded without any incidents and that public order was not disturbed.

“During the entire day the Ministry of Interior undertook measures and activities within its competencies to ensure the uninterrupted and safe conduct of the electoral process, as well as to guarantee the safety of citizens and maintain a favourable security situation,” the ministry said.

Election day oversight and turnout

The ministry added that police forces were active throughout the voting period to secure polling places and to preserve a calm environment for voters. No arrests or reports of violence were recorded during or immediately after voting.

Earlier, the State Election Commission announced that Radicheski received the most votes in Brvenica; turnout in the first round was 46,56 percent.

Authorities said that the counting and administrative procedures proceeded without interruptions and that the Ministry of Interior will continue to monitor the situation until all official results are finalized.

Photo: press material from the event